The National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) is launching the very first Level 5 paralegal specific qualification to be accredited by Ofqual.
The Level 5 Diploma for Senior Associate Paralegals joins NALP’s suite of Ofqual regulated paralegal qualifications including Level 3 Certificate for Paralegal technicians, Level 4 Certificate for Associate Paralegals, and the Level 7 Diploma in Paralegal Practice. (Level 6 will be launched later.)
The Level 5 Diploma for Senior Associate Paralegals, builds on the key foundational subjects required for a career within the legal profession, allowing Learners to go into greater detail and further develop critical thinking skills.
The Level 5 includes the following units: Land Law and Conveyancing; Matrimonial and Civil Partnership Law; Public and EU Law; and Business Law and Practice.
This new qualification can be studied at a variety of NALP approved Centres, and is offered as remote, blended, or in-person learning. The qualification can be taken over a period of up to two years, with most students qualifying in 12-18 months.
“The new Level 5 Diploma for Senior Associate Paralegals is an important addition to the NALP suite of Ofqual accredited qualifications. By being externally regulated by Ofqual, Learners can be sure that they are studying for a qualification that will truly help them in their paralegal career. Paralegals play an important role within the legal sector and they deserve to be confident that the qualifications they are taking are of the highest quality, which is why NALP is proud to be the only organisation offering Ofqual regulated paralegal qualifications.” said NALP’s CEO Chantal Cooke.
Upon successful completion of this Level 5 Diploma for Senior Associate Paralegals, Learners may apply for Senior Associate membership of NALP.
Other Ofqual regulated paralegal qualifications from NALP include:
Level 3 – Certificate for Paralegal Technicians (P Tech NALP), which covers an introduction to: Law for Paralegals, Professional Conduct, Law of Contract, and Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
Level 4 – Certificate for Associate Paralegals (A. NALP). This covers English Legal System, Law of Tort, Criminal Law, and Employment Law and Practice
Level 7 – Diploma in Paralegal Practice (NALP Fellow). This qualification covers Civil Litigation, Criminal Practice, Conveyancing, Corporate and Business Structures, Matrimonial and Civil Partnership Disputes, and Succession.
The National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) is a non-profit membership body and the only paralegal body that is recognised as an awarding organisation by Ofqual (the regulator of qualifications in England). Through its Centres around the country, accredited and recognised professional paralegal qualifications are offered for those looking for a career as a paralegal professional.
“With thousands of paralegal jobs advertised in the UK each year (Source: Totally Legal) there is plenty of opportunity to build a fulfilling career as a paralegal in a variety of sectors, from law firms to Premiership Football Clubs, from fashion houses to local government, from music studios to the Ministry of Defence, and just about everything in between. Some even go on to become partners in law firms.” says NALP CEO Chantal Cooke.
“Paralegals can perform almost all the same activities as a solicitor, with the exception of a few ‘reserved activities’ so whatever aspect of the law interests you, there are opportunities for paralegals.”
For more information see: https://www.nationalparalegals.co.uk/qualifications/level-5-diploma/
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The National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) is a non-profit membership body and the only paralegal body that is recognised as an awarding organisation by Ofqual (the regulator of qualifications in England). Through its Centres around the country, accredited and recognised professional paralegal qualifications are offered for those looking for a career as a paralegal professional.
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